Share(808) 591-0253
1225 Hopaka St
Honolulu,
HI
96814
21.2946
-157.8477
Neighborhood: Ala Moana - Kakaako
What People Are Saying About Side Street Inn
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
In Short – Chefs from some of Honolulu's top restaurants join locals at the bar and in the booths of this down-and-dirty spot on a side street near Ala Moana Center. Neon beer signs, a dart board, and a spirited, unpretentious vibe create a welcoming atmosphere for a lively crowd of local regulars. Diners enjoy pupus, tapas-style servings meant to be shared. Portions are flavorful, affordable, and large. Highlights include ahi poke, rib eye steak on a sizzling hot plate, barbecued baby back ribs in lilikoi sauce, fried rice, and the kitchen's signature pork chops.
11/19/08
Bring on the fried food and sodium!
by PorkJELLO at Citysearch
Tucked away in an alley is the legendary Side Street Inn. It is family style dining where you order a la carte and share. I would recommend the fried rice, pork chops, korean bbq, and sauteed mushrooms.
It's some good eating here.
- Pros: Fried food and sodium in large quantities and fried rice
- Cons: Hypertension and high cholesterol
11/06/07
Good, solid food served family style
by msaloha1018 at Citysearch
YOU MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER. At least give them a day's notice. You might not be able to get in on the day of (I know because my friend couldn't get us in). Otherwise, you WILL be waiting at the bar until a table opens. The food is worth the wait. Hot, flavorful, with very generous portions. All the smells and textures of local kine cooking. The only thing that was lacking was ambience. However, this doesn't seem to be the main reason why people go there. Even with the loudness of people speaking and the televisions turned to sports channels the food was DEFINITELY worth it. THE FRIED RICE IS TO DIE FOR!!!
- Pros: Onolicious food, great wait staff (when they can get to you 'cause it's so busy!)
- Cons: Too noisy...don't even THINK about intimate dinner conversation. But VERY NICE and boisterous for a group gathering.
03/18/07
Gourmet local kine grindz
by kailuatownmama at Citysearch
We found Side Street Inn through a mention in Gourmet Magazine! Great food, huge portions so best to order family style. Don't miss the poke, fried rice and fried pork chops. The salads are good, too. They've added valet parking at dinnertime which makes access super easy. It gets very crowded at night so call for reservations if you can, otherwise try to find a seat at the bar for drinks and pupu while you wait. Keep your eyes out for big-time chefs like Alan Wong, who visit Side Street for some local comfort food.
The Details on Side Street Inn
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Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Hidden Find, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene
